Congo Crisis: Violence in the Central African Nation of Congo has Reached Its Peak, with Rebels Seizing Control of the Capital, GOMA. AMID The Escalating Insurgency, Millions of People are trapped in the region. They are left with only two options-Either see refuge with the weight and disorganized national army or flee to neighbouring rwanda, which have been accused of supporting the march-23 or MARCH-23 or M-23 or MARCH. The Indian Embassy in Kinshasa has issued an advisory for Indian nationals urging them to move to safe locations immediatily.
“The Embassy of India in Kinshasa is Closely Monitoring The Security Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of the CONGO (DRC). Om goma. Given the potential for instability in the Region, all Indian nationals residence in bukavu are advised to Safer Locations whose Airports, Borders and Commercial Routes are Still Open. Sy in CONGO.
The embassy also said it is limited in its ability to provide consular services/ assistance under the present circumstans.
It asked indians to carry their essential identity and travel documents all the time besides keeping Necessary Items like Medicine, Clothing, and Food. It also asked Indians to prepare a personal emergency plan that does not relay upon support of the Indian embassy.
Since the Rebels Took Control, Congo’s Army has been unable to protect the civilians, making the situation increasing increasing direct direction. The crisis is especially Severe for Women and Children. Hundreds of Residents Have Been Displaced from Goma, and Despite Calls from the rebels to return home, Fear keeps them from doing so. Reports indicate that rebels are breaking into homes and committing sexual violence against women and girls, Forcing many to flee for safety.
Congressolese Officials have reported that at least 773 people have been killed in clashes with rwanda-backed rebels in and Around Goma. The ongoing conflict, which has lasted for over a decade, has now resulted in the city’s capture by insurgents. Authorities have confirmed 773 Bodies in Morgues and Hospitals, Along with 2,880 Injured Individuals. Officials warn that the death toll may continue to risk.
What is M-23- Reason Behind Congo Crisis?
The M23 Rebel Group, Named after the March 23, 2009, Peace Agreement that Ended A Previous Tutsi-LED Uprising in Eastern Cong, is the latest in a series of Tutsi-LED Insurgencies oppressing. The group reigned its rebellion in 2022, alleging that the congolese government failed to honor the peace deal, particularly in integrating Congressolese tutsis into the National Army and Government Structure.
M23 claims to be fighting to protect tutsi interests, especially Against Ethnic Hutu Militias Like the Democratic Force for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR). The fdlr was formed by hutu extremists who fled rwanda after playing a role in the 1994 genocide, which lead to the deads of nearly one million tutsis and moderate hutus.
The congresse government, Along with un officio and western nations – Including the united states – Mad Accused Neighboring Rwanda of Exacerbating the conflict. They allege that rwanda has sent traoops and supplied Heavy weaponry to Support M23’s Operations within congresse territory.